The fall time has officially arrived! The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are a bit chilllier. The changing of the seasons always reminds me of changing my life. When the leaves fall, I often think about things that have “fallen” in my own life. Am I doing the essentials? Am I being kind? Do I choose the right?

Stop and Reflect

This is the perfect time of year to stop and reflect on your life. The first thing I like to do when it comes time to reflect and refresh is to make a list. I divide a piece of paper into two columns: What am I doing well ? What could I improve? Of course, that list of improving is always longer! I take some time to ponder my list and then make goals to be better.

Goal to Choose the Right

Almost any goal I have on my “improvement” list can go back to choosing the right. If one of the things I need to improve on is patience, then choosing the right helps. I choose to be more patient with my boss or my friend who needs so much attention. If my goal is to be kinder to my neighbor, choosing the right is the answer. I choose to say “hi” or smile. Basically, any goal that will help us to be better people should begin and end with choosing the right.

A Daily Reminder

Like many people, I actually need a daily reminder of the goals I’m working on. I put my list on my fridge and look at it every morning, but I also like to take a little reminder with me throughout the day. That’s where my CTR ring comes into play. When I’m in the middle of something that is aggravating me or I need to make a decision, I simply look at my hand and I’m reminded to choose the right. As simple as it sounds, it actually works.

Here’s a challenge for you: Go home and make your own list of improvements. Then, set those goals and remember to choose the right. By the time the seasons change again, you’ll be a much nicer person.

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